Transform your delightful fresh apples into a gloriously tasty treat with this Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe made in your Crockpot.
Then… be sure to also try making these outrageous Slow Cooker Baked Apples!
Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Nothing beats the smell of Homemade Applesauce Recipe cooking in your slow cooker! Did I mention it tastes ridiculously good, too?? 😉
Kelli writes: "The best applesauce my family has ever had."
You see, I grew up in Washington State, so apples were a big deal!
Apples here, apples there, apples, apples everywhere! Hubs and I planted several apple trees in our backyard as soon as we bought our house.
My uncle and aunt even ran an apple orchard and store! How fun is that?
So needless to say, apples seemed to make their way into all sorts of recipes.
Or if you’re like me… living in a house with a hungry hubby and ravishing boys, you may want to double the recipe. 🙂
The flavors of this slow cooked applesauce are perfect balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness.
YUM!
Trust me… if you’ve never tasted homemade applesauce before, you owe it to yourself to try this recipe.
Plus, this Crock Pot applesauce is going to be so easy to make. You’ll just need 4 ingredients and your slow cooker… that’s it!
It’s also the perfect meal prep recipe. You can enjoy some today… then store the rest it in the fridge or freezer for later.
You can even use this applesauce as a homemade baby recipe!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Homemade Crockpot Applesauce Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce!
Check your refrigerator and pantry, then add the following ingredients to your next grocery shopping list…
- Apples – I love using Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji Apples
- Ground Cinnamon
- Granulated Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Water
You’ll also need a 4 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
That’s it. You’ll just need 4 simple ingredients to make the best applesauce you’ve ever tasted!
How To Make Homemade Applesauce
You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own homemade applesauce in the slow cooker!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Peel and core your apples.
2. Then chop the apples into small chunky pieces.
3. Add all of your ingredients to the Crock Pot as specified, and cook until done.
4. Once the apples are done, remove from the Crockpot.
5. Then mash with a hand masher for chunky applesauce… or mix with a hand mixer for smoother applesauce. (think homemade baby food)
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How Long Does Homemade Applesauce Last In The Fridge?
Once your applesauce has cooled, transfer it to mason jars.
You can store it in the refrigerator up to 5 days or the freezer up to 2 months.
Homemade Applesauce Recipe Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crockpot Applesauce Recipe…
One reader writes: “Delicious. Bonus: house smelled amazing.”
Alesha writes: “Good on Fall days”
Kristen writes: “This was my first attempt at applesauce and it was great. My grandkids ages 2 and 4 LOVED it. They asked for more, so I’m making some this weekend.”
Loni writes: “Have made this several times. Easy and good.”
Michelle writes: “Delicious! Whole family loves this!”
Brenda Jo writes: “One of my all time favorites!!”
Kelli writes: “The best applesauce my family has ever had.”
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Crockpot Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples, (I love using Gala apples)
- ½ cup Water, (or a little less for smaller apples)
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon, (or 1 tbsp. for stronger cinnamon flavor)
- 1 tbsp White Sugar, (this can be adjusted up or down, based upon the sweetness of the apples you use)
- 3/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Peel and core your apples.
- Then chop up apples into small chunky pieces, and place in the Crockpot.
- In small mixing bowl, combine Water, Cinnamon, Sugar, and Vanilla, and stir well.
- Pour Cinnamon-Sugar mixture over apples in Crockpot, and stir around with a large wooden spoon until all apples are well coated.
- Cover Crockpot, and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until soft.
- Once apples are soft, remove from Crockpot and mash with a hand masher to make a chunky style applesauce or mix with a hand mixer for a smoother applesauce. ENJOY!
- Transfer to mason jars and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days or the freezer up to 2 months.
- Or if canning for longer term storage, I like to add in a little lemon juice before processing jars in a water bath or pressure canner.
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So have you tried this Crockpot Homemade Applesauce recipe yet?
Share with us in the comments below!
Hi Heidi-
I just wanted to say that I’ve now made your recipe 3 times (the 3rd batch in two weeks is currently in the crockpot!) and it’s incredible. I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner- your recipe is so much better than Mott’s!
-Rose
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Rose! I’m so glad you’re loving it! 🙂
I love making my own applesauce, i make huge batches at a time. I don’t store my inthe fridge or freezer. I funnel it into mason jars, but the lid and ring on and process in a water bath for 20 minutes, then take the jars out and let cool. As it cools you’ll hear the lids start popping and you know they are properly sealed. I store the jars unopened in my pantry for up to 1 years. Once opened, they are stored inthe fridge for up to one week.
Great tip – thanks so much for sharing!
Just found this recipe on Pinterest! Love it! I replaced the cinnamon with two cinnamon sticks, left out the sugar, and it still tastes delicious!
That’s good to know… and I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
can you use green apples? i have an apple tree and the apples are green so would it be just as good?
You definitely can, but it will just be more tart. You may want to up the sweetener to compensate. 🙂
will try the crockpot applesauce…have one question, could you “can” the applesauce…prepare it per recipe and then place in jars/lids/canning pot – seal then place lids….wouldn’t that work? Does your Aunt in Washington know anyone that does it that way in order to have a longer shelf life ?
appreciate any light you can shed on this..
I just added a comment, stating that i can my applesauce, process in a hot water bath for 20 minutes, then take out of the water and let cool, you’ll hear the lids start popping. I store for up to 1 year in the pantry, once opened store in the fridge for up to 1 week